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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Oakland Mayor Faces Recall Chaos Amid Safety Grant Announcement"

Chaos erupted at an Oakland news conference as Mayor Sheng Thao announced a new $3.5 million grant for public safety, with recall protesters clashing with the mayor's supporters. The tension escalated to physical altercations, prompting the news conference to relocate. The grant, in collaboration with Family Bridges, aims to expand a safety ambassador program in Chinatown to other areas. Critics cite the city's loss of grant money last year and a spike in violent crimes as reasons for their protests, while Mayor Thao emphasizes the importance of such grants in addressing the city's public safety challenges.

via KGO-TV|

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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Oakland's Cybelle's Pizza Employees Fight Back Against 4 Robberies"

Employees at Cybelle's Pizza in Oakland's Diamond District have fought off attackers in the fourth robbery this year, prompting consideration of shutting down the business due to the area's high crime rate. The owner, Elizabeth Sanchez, expressed concern over the safety of her employees and declining sales, attributing the situation to the pervasive fear of crime. Mayor Sheng Thao's office is working on strengthening security in the area and has granted funds for repairs to small businesses affected by crime.

via KGO-TV|

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